one_crna

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1. How did you choose your school?

   one_crna replied to missnurse01's topic in SRNA

   A few things to think about when choosing a school: Major factors 1. Do you want a front loaded (~12 months of classes followed by 17 months of clinicals) or integrated program (start clinicals right away at the beginning of the program)? 2. How ma...

2. CCNA Exam & Valley Review Honest Information for Passing!

   one_crna replied to LadyCRNA's topic in SRNA

   How can the statistic be skewed? It is from the CCNA based on the actual data. The truth is that if you are passing free and clear you will get 100 questions (likewise completely failing, you will get 100 questions). Almost everyone in my class go...

3. How to get recommendations letters?

   one_crna replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in SRNA

   If you verbally committed to two years then you should finish your commitment. Most all programs will want a recommendation from your nurse manager. If you don't have one, it may be a bit of a red flag. Also, when I was applying for my first job a...

4. give up?

   one_crna replied to dontae's topic in CRNA

   You are forgetting one key piece of the equation to get into anesthesia school: references. The fact that you had to leave CVICU prior to completing orientation and move to tele doesn't look good. If I were you, I would find another ICU job, work ...

5. Lowest GRE to get in CRNA program

   one_crna replied to sleepeasy's topic in SRNA

   Let me just say that the GRE is one of the easiest steps in becoming a CRNA. If you really want it, you will gladly cut off both legs and trade them for a Kaplan test prep course and 3 months of studying to get a decent score.

6. AKRON school

   one_crna replied to cvicu80's topic in SRNA

   I believe that Akron had a significant number of board failures last year. Might want to check.

7. Average GRE

   one_crna replied to gluck's topic in SRNA

   1320 is really good. I think for CRNA programs, anything above ~1250-1300 is likely to significantly boost your application. >1300 may help an admissions committee forgive a number of "sins".

8. Question regarding CRNA practicein Community hospital vs Teaching hospital

   one_crna replied to jilliang's topic in CRNA

   I think many CRNAs are doing OB except in some teaching hospitals (and a few other situations) where the anesthesia residents need the cases for their numbers.

9. Crna Programs Without Gre Scores

   one_crna replied to cantillod's topic in SRNA

   Why is everyone so obsessed with dodging the GRE??? In my road to becoming a CRNA, this was an extremely small hurdle to jump over. Spend the $1000, take the Kaplan course, and put the three months into studying that you should. I think that every...

10. Sumner in CO... denied accreditation

    one_crna replied to RN2bAPRN's topic in SRNA

    It's very curious that Sumner hasn't updated their website to reflect the COA's decision. Anyone visiting that site would get the impression that they were actively seeking accreditation, not that they were just denied.

11. Am I heading in the right direction?

    one_crna replied to ali2ala's topic in SRNA

    Hi. There are some programs (a few?) that will accept NICU experience for the 1 year in acute care experience however, you will definitely be limiting the number of schools you can apply to. Experience as an OR nurse, may help you decide if you lik...

12. Not happy in the ICU - would I like CRNA?

    one_crna replied to raininghere's topic in SRNA

    You should definitely check out the CRNA route. Find someone to go and shadow. I felt the exact same way when I was an ICU nurse. I feel much better about what I do on a daily basis for my patients.

13. I'm in... with one year experience

    one_crna replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

    I am going to respond to this and then I'm done with this thread and possibly this board. #1. Don't tell me "not to be like that" and that my conduct is unbecoming only to proceed to insult me personally. You are the one who is about to bend over...

14. Already have a MSN what should my steps entail?

    one_crna replied to alexkg13's topic in SRNA

    Transfer to ICU, work on certifications, and start looking for programs that offer a post-masters certificate option. Trust me...you don't want a second MSN (duplicate course work, cost, etc.). You also may not be eligible for a second MSN dependin...

15. I'm in... with one year experience

    one_crna replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

    Let me clarify...I personally think that ~2 years critical care experience should be the minimum prior to starting a program thus if someone wants to interview with 1 year experience, I wouldn't be entirely opposed (as they would likely be close to 2...